Chief Development Officer
Location: US, CA, Los Angeles
Department: AGENCY CONFIDENTIAL
Salary range: 105000-125000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Executive
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
Function: Business Development

Company profile:
Envision Consulting conducts retained searches for nonprofit clients seeking to expand and enhance their mission through talent acquisitions. We specialize in providing solutions to not-for-profit organizations, offering coaching, planning and staffing tailored specifically for growth and impact.  Because we understand the nonprofit arena, Envision Consulting is uniquely positioned to attract and engage passionate and experienced #URL_135acbfca77647cdc1c6411a737326862613a94ee0e7607ca7fbf82ed3de56e1# can learn more about Envision Consulting at #URL_89817e06eaa567855f835d96bceed4bd74a3ce6bf209bc589b2a9b2da5422608#

Job description:
ABOUT AGENCY:AGENCY is the Los Angeles chapter of a nationally prolific organization fostering leadership, citizenship and excellence in youth.RESPONSIBILITIES:The Chief Development Officer reports directly to the CEO. This position is responsible for the creation and implementation of a new development plan, as well as managing the development staff. With the support of the Board of Directors, CEO and other fundraising volunteers, the Chief Development Officer will cultivate new board leadership, build relationships with board members, and develop and identify new top-level donors in the following areas:  Development PlanCreate and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to include annual giving, major gifts, foundation and corporation solicitation, special events, direct mail, planned giving and endowment creation.Set annual funding goals and monitor progress toward these goals. Develop and present periodic reports.Lead a small development team working with volunteers, alumni, events and foundation grants.Work closely with the CEO on leadership development, board relations and expansion, major donor solicitations and recognition, community relations, and strategic planning.Develop and implement strategies to expand support from corporate sponsors, foundation and government funding sources.Oversee the design and implementation of annual dinner and other special fundraising events.Major Gifts SolicitationDevelop, implement and oversee donor cultivation and stewardship activities.Maintain productive and respectful relationships with current donors to foster major, endowment and planned gifts.Identify, solicit and effectively steward major individual, corporate and foundation prospects.Provide timely reports on fundraising efforts to the Senior Leadership and Board of Directors.In collaboration with the nominating committee, create, cultivate and grow relationships with new and prospective Board members. Create and implement a planned giving campaign.Additional Duties/Administration: Lead Development Department to ensure continuous revenue growth while creating work plans and conducting regular staff performance evaluations.Develop deep familiarity with program specifics, including challenges and successes, andEffectively create verbal and written communication.Represent agency at local events as well as meet with key business, clergy and civic leaders to grow community engagement.Oversee staff in the area of donor data record-keeping and tracking systems to ensure institutional support, including donor contact information and gift records, research, activities and donor communications.Oversee and direct external communications and public relations.

Requirements:
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree required.Minimum 5 years experience in development, including at least three years managing and supervising other development staff and programs.Proven track record creating a major gifts program, including working with volunteers on the cultivation and solicitation of gifts.Demonstrated experience in personally soliciting major gifts.Candidate must be focused, strategic, energetic, and possess a dynamic leadership style to inspire and motivate volunteers, donors and staff.Ability to work well independently and collaboratively; have a high level of visual, verbal and written communication knowledge and skills, and support fellow team members in fulfilling the department's overall goals.Highly motivated, dynamic, results-oriented individual with demonstrated leadership and management skills.Knowledgeable with changing tax laws as applied to philanthropy.Flexibility to work weekends and evenings if necessary. Experience with successful social media campaigns.

Benefits:
Highly competitive compensation package includes salary (range $105,000 - $125,000 commensurate with experience), paid vacation and sick time, retirement contributions, medical, dental and vision coverages and additional benefits.